Violence & Aggression Reduction Trainer

NHS; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at an NHS Trust in Dewsbury for an experienced trainer in Violence and Aggression Reduction. This full-time role involves delivering accredited personal safety training and developing courses based on feedback and evolving trends to ensure safety in the workplace.

Benefits

NHS pension

Generous holiday allowance

Health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experienced trainer in personal safety programs.
• Ability to engage and influence staff at all levels.
• Skilled in delivering training effectively using various methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited training on violence and aggression reduction.
• Plan and maintain training records and courses.
• Advise and communicate with staff on personal safety.

Skills

Communication

Training Delivery

Personal Safety

Managing Violence

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Violence and Aggression Reduction Training team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Based at our hospital in Dewsbury, the successful candidate will be an experienced trainer responsible for delivering accredited Violence and Aggression Reduction training programmes in personal safety to ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations. If you have the expertise and passion for this essential role, we welcome your application. This is a full-time position with 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide the workforce with specialist advice on personal safety and managing violence and aggression in the workplace. Responsibilities include delivering a range of physical intervention and breakaway courses to clinical and non-clinical staff, planning classes, delivering engaging training sessions using various learning approaches, and maintaining records for ESR. The post holder will also develop courses based on feedback, audits, and evolving trends, legislation, and guidance from external bodies like HSE/CQC and internal organisational standards.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work across patient homes, the community, and our hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values to deliver excellent patient care. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative. We support work-life balance and promote a diverse, inclusive environment with staff networks fostering open conversations about equality, diversity, and inclusion. Benefits include NHS pension, generous holiday allowance, health and wellbeing services, onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car schemes, and more. If you value caring, high standards, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

• Uphold professional standards in managing violence and aggression reduction.
• Develop and maintain links with other departments and organisations involved in personal safety training.
• Attend meetings to advise on personal safety and workplace violence management.
• Utilise effective verbal and communication skills tailored to trainees’ learning styles.
• Communicate and influence at all organisational levels.
• Deliver excellent presentations.
• Assist the Lead Trainer in engaging managers and overcoming barriers to staff training attendance.
• Support the development of VART action plans with complex and sensitive patient and incident information.
• Deputise for the Lead Trainer when required.
• Support the development of the VART project.
• Serve as the first point of contact for trainee queries.

Please review the job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.